The selected candidate will provide field support for eagle biological monitoring as part of ongoing risk avoidance measures. In this position, the avian biologist will be responsible for eagle monitoring at an operating wind farm, adhering to standardized protocols, and keeping detailed field data sheets. Precise and complete data collection is essential for this position. The position will be field based, with the avian biologist being required to relocate to an area within a one-hour (one-way) drive from the Project site. Monitoring will occur between June and August 2025. Opportunities for additional monitoring work beyond August 2025 or for permanent full-time employment upon completion of the seasonal term may be available.

Travel: The position will require relocating to central Montana. Westwood will provide a monthly stipend to assist with relocation and living expenses.

Compensation:

• $20.00/Hour + 1.5X Overtime
• $3,000 Relocation and Monthly Living Stipend

• Spatial Analysis & Cartography: Create, manage, analyze, and display spatial data using GIS software.
• Data Interpretation & Management: Independently interpret data while maintaining comprehensive documentation. Manage and update existing GIS datasets, ensuring their relevance and accuracy.
• Project Support: Contribute to the design and improvement of GIS methodologies for project efficiency. Anticipate the informational needs of the project team, delivering tailored data and graphics solutions. 
• Technical Solutions: Craft detailed and technically proficient solutions, presenting spatial data clearly and accurately across various media. 
• Collaborative Projects: Engage in diverse energy and land development projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to provide GIS support and insights. 
  GIS Application Development: Innovate in desktop and mobile GIS applications, adhering to stringent quality assurance and control standards. 
• You will be expected to:
  • Challenge current processes to develop new and more efficient processes
  • Create tools and scripts to streamline frequently performed tasks.
  • Work with end users, create mapping products, and perform complex GIS analyses using the ArcGIS Platform 
  • Produce technically skilled and detailed solutions by preparing clear, complete, and accurate representations of spatial data using hardcopy and/or electronic media.
  • Develop and maintain geospatial data on desktop and mobile applications. Ensure data meets appropriate data accuracy and content standards for quality assurance and quality control.
• You will work on energy projects, such as wind, solar, and transmission projects, land development and public infrastructure projects. 

• Support the overall project manager or take full accountability for small/single-service projects. 

• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships, both internal and external. 

• Coordinate and manage project teams, ensuring effective communication and collaboration. 

• Develop and implement project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation. 

• Oversee project work to ensure it is completed on time and within budget. 

• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and contractual requirements. 

• Monitor project health and take corrective action as needed. 

• Manage uncertainty and change, including scope creep and change orders. 

• Ensure timely invoicing and collection of accounts receivable. 

• Coordinate and assist in the preparation of proposals for single- and multi-service projects. 

• Collaborate with service leadership and client managers in reviewing proposal and pricing strategy. 

• Manage the contracting process, including term negotiation led by others. 

• Facilitate project meetings and distribute minutes and action logs. 

• Represent the organization in communications related to assigned projects. 

• Support the overall project manager or take full accountability for small/single-service projects. 

• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships, both internal and external. 

• Coordinate and manage project teams, ensuring effective communication and collaboration. 

• Develop and implement project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation. 

• Oversee project work to ensure it is completed on time and within budget. 

• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and contractual requirements. 

• Monitor project health and take corrective action as needed. 

• Manage uncertainty and change, including scope creep and change orders. 

• Ensure timely invoicing and collection of accounts receivable. 

• Coordinate and assist in the preparation of proposals for single- and multi-service projects. 

• Collaborate with service leadership and client managers in reviewing proposal and pricing strategy. 

• Manage the contracting process, including term negotiation led by others. 

• Facilitate project meetings and distribute minutes and action logs. 

• Represent the organization in communications related to assigned projects. 

Primary Purpose

The Substation Physical Engineer serves as a client facing point of contact engineer on electric substation design projects for high-voltage utility systems and renewable energy interconnection projects. He/she will apply NESC, NEC, and other applicable codes and standards in the engineering design and will also independently produce high voltage physical arrangements, plan and elevations views, station grounding analysis, layout, and details, cable trough and conduit plans, AC and DC calculations to determine station service and battery system requirements, preparation of equipment specifications and bill of materials, and preparation of construction documents.  He/she will also work with other internal and external project stakeholders to ensure project milestones and expectations of contracted services are met.

• Principal Duties and Responsibilities

  • Performs all aspects of design for high voltage (4kV – 230kV) and EHV (above 230kV) substation projects to include:
    • Development of
      • General Arrangements
      • Plan Views and Elevation Views
      • Grounding Plans
      • Cable Trough/Conduit Plans
      • Specifications for Major Primary Equipment (transformers, breakers, switches, etc.)
      • Documentation for Design Calculations
      • Bill of Materials
      • Construction Documentation (Sequence and RFP)
    • Studies
      • Grounding
      • Lightning
      • AC and DC calculations for Station Service and Battery System Sizing.
      • Bus Fault Stress Analysis
    • Technical Support
      • Procurement
      • Construction
    • Active Coordination
      • Ability to work seamlessly with Physical Designer to develop the above listed drawings.
      • Ability to coordinate efforts with other various external and internal project team members, with familiarity in identifying when coordination is needed with certain design disciplines such as transmission line engineers, distribution line engineers, civil engineers, geotechnical engineers, and surveyors.
    • Other Expectations
      • Keenly focused on production of high-quality work and supports continuous improvement efforts.
      • Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects.
      • Responsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers and may determine the key clients in some instances.
      • Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work.
      • Serves as a technical specialist for system protection and communication and has knowledge and skillset to provide consultation and guidance to project teams.
      • Remove any impediments that are obstructing the engineering team from achieving its goals.
      • Works to advise Management about how to maximize ROI for the team.
      • Attending all client technical review meetings.

• Strengthen and diversify the bat and PCMM services provided by the Wildlife Team by creating and improving SOPs and reporting structures, building a team, mentoring staff, and utilizing rock-solid science and statistics
• Design and conduct bat acoustic and mist net surveys
• Design and oversee post construction mortality monitoring studies
• Contribute to the development of bat-specific habitat conservation plans and incidental take permit applications
• Draft proposals and work plans
• Contribute to innovation initiatives and primary scientific research associated with the renewable energy industry and/or bat biology
• Participate in regulatory meetings to support the planning, design, and approval of renewable energy and transmission projects
• Navigate and advise on Endangered Species Act compliance
• Track and participate in developing wildlife guidance initiatives
• Prepare wildlife assessment work plans
• The position will be primarily office-based but will involve periodic travel, typically 4-5 days per trip

• Assist other staff in completing soil testing and other environmental field assessments
• Collect and process environmental field data
• Prepare project mapping as directed by environmental team leader
• Assist in preparation of reports, permits and other technical documents
• Become knowledgeable of current wetland regulations in geographic area of responsibility
• Become familiar with environmental sampling protocols and soil testing methods
• Actively participate in client development activities as directed by manager

• Consults with client to determine project requirements
• Conducts site visits and oversees production of as-builts and record drawings
• Layout of project and integrating engineering elements into unified design for client review and approval
• Prepares scale drawings and contract documents for building contractors
• Prepares and files project documentation and transmittals
• Administers construction contracts and periodic on-site observation of work during construction to monitor compliance with plans. 
• Performs shop drawing review
• Prepares and reviews project proposal or plan to understand contracted time frame, fees, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of the project
• Establishes work plan and staffing for each phase of project, and arranges for assignment of personnel
• Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget
• Reviews status reports prepared by project personnel and modifies schedules or plans as required
• Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems
• Coordinates project activities with client, contractor and government regulatory agencies
• Understands and promotes site safety requirements for construction sites

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Executes land development civil engineering projects efficiently (meets schedules and budgets)
• Supports land development civil teams to produce civil plan sets.
• Effectively manages internal support teams (survey, traffic, hydrology and hydraulics, etc.) – able to communicate/manage technical details as well as schedules and budgets.
• Implements QA/QC program and ensures compliance within project team.
• Works with City/County staff for approval of project plans.
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and allocate resources through differing project stages.
• Administers the construction services portions of projects including RFI response, site meetings with contractors, etc.
• Effectively leads up to five (5) assigned technical personnel including:
  • Assigns and oversees project assignments;
  • Reviews work for accuracy and completeness;
  • Trains staff in civil engeering design and CAD/Civil3D;
  • Recommends compensation adjustments and/or promotions.

The compensation for this position is competitive and will be determined based on the candidate's experience, skills, and qualification. Additionally, this is bonus-eligible position, offering further potential for financial recognition based on performance and company success. 

• Create, build, and grow a bridge engineering department.
• Responsible for structural design of bridges and ancillary transportation structures for TxDot and municipal clients.
• Field review of existing bridges designated for replacement or rehabilitation.
• Prepare preliminary bridge design and structure survey reports.
• Coordinate various project activities with project team including geotechnical investigation, hydrology and hydraulics, environment reports and permitting, survey and roadway design.
• Prepares or directs the structural design, specifications, and plans.
• Provide professional and technical support to multiple Westwood projects.
• Day-to-day support and input to internal and external Project Managers.
• Communicate project details with clients, agencies and the public.
• Mentor, train and/or supervise the work of less experienced engineers and/or technical support personnel
• Ensures division, regional, and company values, policies and practices are consistently followed within the survey service
• Lead by example – display solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism